Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) vs Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140: size comparison
- Length CL 600 C140 125 mm5 in longer
- Height CL 600 C140 11 mm0.4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The CLS (C218) is 125 mm5 in shorter and 11 mm0.4 in lower than the CL 600 C140. Its wheelbase is 70 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | CLS (C218) | CL 600 C140 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,940 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,940 mm | 5,065 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,065 mm | −125 mm−5 in −2.5% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,895 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,895 mm | - |
| Height | 1,416 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,416 mm | 1,427 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,427 mm | −11 mm−0.4 in −0.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,874 mm | 2,944 mm9 ft 8 in9 ft 8 in2,944 mm | −70 mm−3 in −2.4% |
| Boot | 475 L16.8 cu ft16.8 cu ft475 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
CL 600 C140
- Single garage
- Tight 435 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 553 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 65 mm3 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) or the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140?
The Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140 is the bigger car by length. The CLS (C218) is 125 mm shorter and 11 mm lower than the CL 600 C140. Its wheelbase is 70 mm shorter.
Will the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) and the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C140 fits, but it is tight to get out (435 mm to spare in length, 553 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.